Megan Dingwall, M.D., assistant professor and associate residency program director of Internal Medicine, and Jennifer Thuener, M.D., assistant professor of Family & Community Medicine, were named to the 2021 Medical Society of Sedgwick County board of directors.

Is there a special event happening in your department? Do you know a student who has an interesting hobby, or who has made a significant accomplishment? Are you involved in community outreach? An educational program? A hands-on workshop or training session? Public Affairs wants to know about any and all of these events. There are a variety of ways we can publicize events and accomplishments in the school, but we can’t promote them if we don’t know they’re happening. Though not every event is going to catch the attention of the media, we can still promote your event through one of our social media accounts, our monthly community newsletter or by writing our own feature story for the school’s website. Drop us an email and tell us what’s happening. We’ll share the good news!

All of us here in Public Affairs are available to assist you in a number of ways when it comes to communication, public relations and marketing. Need something edited or proofread? We can do it. Have a speech to write? We can help. Need a flyer designed? Let us assist you. We can also answer questions you may have about branding, including logo use. As you may know, there are specifics when it comes to that area. If you have a project that is using a logo, run it by our office and we’ll help keep you out of trouble. Basically, contact us for any old thing. We’ll do our best to help you out. wicpa@kumc.edu

The next KUMC town hall is from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, July 23, and will take place via Zoom. Send your questions in advance to FAQ@kumc.edu. Closed captioning will be available. The first 3,000 participants will be able to join via Zoom. A link will be sent in a calendar appointment. Once you join, please keep your microphone on mute unless you want to ask a question. This will help reduce feedback and other noise disruptions. How to ask questions Zoom participants can ask questions via Chat, using their microphones or emailing FAQ@kumc.edu. The speakers will do their best to answer as many questions in the time allotted. A recording of the town hall will be posted on the intranet the next day.

The 2021 JayDoc Community Clinic Awards Banquet will be March 20, 2021. Location TBD.

Workday is live! For all state employees, Workday replaced PeopleSoft on July 1. Should you have questions on how to operate in Workday, please visit the Workday site for job aids, videos and FAQs, or email workdaysupport@kumc.edu.

Workday Mobile allows you to conduct many tasks from your mobile device, including:

• Time entry for hourly employees

• Absence requests

• Updating personal information

• Review pay slips

• And so much more! For a full list, check out this information sheet. Once you have the app downloaded, click Log In and you will be asked for your organization ID, which is KUMC. Then proceed with your KUMC network credentials. If you are having trouble, please contact workdaysupport@kumc.edu.

In order to avoid missing or erroneous time entries, ensure that time is entered (hourly employees only), leave is entered and timesheets are approved EVERY WEEK!

This seminar will uncover some of the obstacles companies must overcome to establish a culture of inclusion and offer guidance for organizations who want to work toward an inclusive environment. Learning objectives: 1. Understand why there is a lack of respect, civility and inclusion in the workplace 2. Raise awareness of conscious and unconscious bias 3. Understand what civility and respect look like in the workplace 4. Explore why affirmative action does not support inclusion 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 Register for this educational webinar.

Business does not stop when you are away … and it does not have to if you DELEGATE! Delegating tasks or business processes before being out of the office allows for the ball to keep rolling while you are gone. Visit the Delegating in Workday Job Aid to see how to delegate tasks and to act as the delegate.

The Jayhawk Way training program is resuming and will be offered via Zoom. The Jayhawk Way is KUMC's foundational professional development program. It includes seven, two-hour sessions that take place every other week. The program is led by Rick Leffke of The Carden Group. The Jayhawk Way programs have been designed for KUMC faculty and staff in order to optimize organizational and individual excellence. All members of the KUMC workforce - faculty and staff - are invited and encouraged to participate. Welcome to The Jayhawk Way! If you have colleagues who are interested and have not participated in The Jayhawk Way, please share this information with them.

July 13 Hiawatha World Hazel T. Nelson Scholarship Fund awards $14,250

July 10 Great Bend Tribune Kansas Academy of Family Physicians elects officers

July 9 The Wichita Eagle Wesley, Via Christi ban hospital visitors for most patients as COVID-19 cases rise

For all the latest news stories and press releases about KUSM-W, visit our news page.

Valerie Binns

Garold Minns, M.D.

Brynn Wright

We are collecting new and gently used children’s books for the Turn a Page. Touch a Mind.® reading program. Books for children of all ages are needed. If you have books to donate, drop off at the KU Wichita Pediatrics Clinic at Carriage Parkway. Before donating books, review these guidelines. If you have any questions, contact Hannah Kersting at hannah.kersting@wesleymc.com.

The remaining campus yoga sessions have been canceled until further notice. If you have questions, please contact Samuel Ofei-Dodoo, Ph.D., assistant professor, Family & Community Medicine, at sofeidodoo@kumc.edu.

Need a poster printed? Send it as a PowerPoint slide (preferred) or Adobe PDF to kuposters@kumc.edu with size requirements and date needed. Please note: poster should be sized to specifications before it is sent; we will not resize or trim posters. Posters should be sent for review to Public Affairs at wicpa@kumc.edu before printing to ensure that branding guidelines are met. Please have PowerPoint/PDF files to us at least 48 hours in advance.

The Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences administrative faculty and staff have moved! Drop by and see our new space on the second floor across from Internal Medicine. Our first floor space is now dedicated to our faculty, resident and psychology trainee clinics.

Many research opportunities are available. To make a referral into a clinical trial for meningitis, adolescent/adult depression, personality disorder, schizophrenia or Alzheimer’s, call 316-293-1833 or email clinicaltrialunit@kumc.edu. More information and a study interest form can be found on our website. KU Wichita Center for Clinical Research is conducting a research study for children and adolescents with major depression disorder (MDD). Volunteers may be eligible to participate if they are 7-17 years of age and have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Participants and their parent/caregiver will attend 13 appointments over 18 weeks. There is an extension study available for these participants. If the medication is helping the participant’s depression, the medication will be provided for an additional 24 weeks. Study participants will be compensated for their time and travel. For more information, call 316-293-1833. KU Wichita Center for Clinical Research is looking for adults (ages 18-80) who have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) for at least 12 weeks and have failed 2-5 trials of antidepressants or psychotherapy in the current major depressive episode. The study lasts 12 weeks with eight office visits and pays $50 per visit. If you are interested or want more information, please call 316-293-1833 or email lchrisman2@kumc.edu. KU Wichita Center for Clinical Research is looking for adults (ages 50-90) with mild Alzheimer’s interested in investigational IV medication. Need to have caregiver/study partner. The study lasts 18 months and both participants will be compensated for time and travel. If you are interested or want more information, please call 316-293-1833 or email clinicaltrialunit@kumc.edu. KU Wichita Center for Clinical Research needs participants for a research study of a four-dose meningitis vaccine in healthy infants 42-89 days in age. The participants will also receive all routine vaccinations at no cost, along with the investigational vaccination. This vaccine has previously shown safety and efficacy in this age group with no safety concerns. Participants will be followed for 18 months by a pediatrician, including five office visits. The study offers a stipend for time and travel. For more information, call 316-293-1833 today. KU Wichita Center for Clinical Research needs research study participants 18-65 years old diagnosed with schizophrenia who have been taking an antipsychotic for 12 months and noticed at least a 5% weight gain within six months of medication initiation. This weight gain should be documented by medical records. The duration of the study is 12 weeks. There will be 10 research office visits. Participants will receive payments for time and travel. For more information, call 316-293-1833 today.

Congratulations on your employment anniversary. We’re glad you’re here!

Jennifer Wipperman

Aug. 1

Katherine Melhorn Aug. 4

Adam McClure July 24

Kourtni Mahan July 31

Ayah Elbermawy

July 29

Kari Harris Aug. 1

Saba Fatima July 29

Mark Harrison

Aug. 1

Paul Teran July 30

Amy Seery Aug. 1

YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE to participate in a new program and research study called eMOMS™ — electronic Monitoring of Mom’s Schedule — that supports healthy weight and breastfeeding after pregnancy. YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE IF YOU ARE: • Age 18 or older and speak English • Less than four months pregnant • Overweight or obese before pregnancy • Interested in breastfeeding your baby • Wanting to learn more about nutrition and exercise • Have a cellphone and internet access • Able to use Facebook

eMOMS™ includes an online program where you will be able to access information and professional support anytime, anywhere. PARTICIPATION IS FREE OF CHARGE. You will receive FREE mom and baby care products throughout the eMOMS™ program!

To learn more about eMOMS

TM, please contact Lisette Jacobson, Ph.D., assistant professor, at

ljacobson@kumc.edu, or Meredith Lucas, research assistant, at mlucas4@kumc.edu, or visit the website. If you are interested in participating in eMOMS

TM, scroll down to the bottom of the

website and click on the link “Do I qualify for eMOMS?”

You are welcome to join from 8:30-9 a.m. every Monday. All are welcome. You do not have to be of a particular faith or religion to join. Our goal is to provide a platform to bring us together, foster community, and promote spirituality, meditation and mindfulness. Join via Zoom from PC, Mac, iOS or Android. Password: 693626 Or join by phone: 929-436-2866 or 301-715-8592, U.S. toll Meeting ID: 976 4416 2590 Weekly recordings of the sessions are available on the KUMC intranet.

Join Dr. Allison Roodman from Counseling & Educational Support Services at 8:15 a.m. every Friday for a 30-minute session. Each session will involve learning one or two skills for managing stress and a guided relaxation or meditation practice. A great way to start your day, manage stress, learn how to deal with distractions and find the calm within! Join via Zoom from PC, Mac, iOS or Android. More information found at kumc.edu/events-calendar.html.

Training is offered to KUMC employees and students, and will be conducted virtually via Zoom for the rest of the year. Please register at kumc.edu/diversity/unconscious-bias.html or kumc.edu/events-calendar.html. The upcoming training sessions are as follows: 1-3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Sept. 30 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, Oct. 29 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9

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